Dubai Welcomes Canada’s Decision to Lower Travel Advisory

Dubai has welcomed Canada’s decision to lower its travel advisory for the Middle Eastern destination and air travel hub. 

Global Affairs Canada has lowered the advisory for Dubai to Yellow (Level 2), advising travellers to exercise a high degree of caution. During the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran, the advisory had been escalated to Red (Level 4) with Canadian citizens advised to avoid all travel.

“Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome back Canadian visitors to the city,” said a press statement from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

Dubai International (DXB) is nearly fully operational, with Emirates currently operating 97% of its global network, serving 138 destinations across 73 countries. 

Dubai’s visitor offering continues to evolve. Recent additions include the 20,000 square metre Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark, the transformed Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, and the upgraded Khor Al Mamzar Beach, which now features a floating walkway, a 24-hour night beach and 5.5 km of walking, running and cycling tracks. 

Further additions are expected throughout 2026, including the first Dubai properties from Six Senses, Gran Meliá and Kimpton, alongside the UAE’s first Baccarat Hotel and Residences. 

“Recent announcements reflect the positive progress we are seeing across the region. Over the past few months, we recognize that many visitors have been waiting for clarity before making their travel plans,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai.) 

“For us in Dubai, the safety of our residents and visitors has remained, and will always be, our highest priority. Hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and transport networks have continued to operate, underpinned by close coordination across the public and private sectors.”

Emirates currently connects Canada and Dubai with daily flights from Toronto and Montreal.

As an added incentive, travellers from Canada have the option to add a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, with up to two nights included when booking through Emirates before July 12, for stays valid until September 30.

Guests staying at Atlantis, The Palm or Atlantis, The Royal can receive resort credit equivalent to the value of their newly introduced Emirates travel insurance premium, redeemable across dining, wellness, and entertainment at both resorts, for stays until September 30.